Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is a government primary school in Ballarat, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1069, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Ballarat VIC 3350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) compares
By ICSEA, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) ranks 481st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 24 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) scores 1069, above average.
School zone
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)'s school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ballarat | 0.6 km | 1096 | 27 higher | 249 |
| Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)Government Primary · Lake Wendouree | 1.5 km | 1095 | 26 higher | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) a government school?
Yes, Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) offer?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) offers Prep-6.
What is Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)'s ICSEA score?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has an ICSEA score of 1069, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)?
The nearest schools to Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) are St Patrick's School (0.6 km), Mount Rowan Secondary College-LinkUp - Ballarat Learning Exchange Campus (0.6 km), Ballarat Clarendon College - Second Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) located?
Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street) is located in Ballarat, VIC 3350. Visit the school website at http://www.danaps.vic.edu.au.